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Lessons from Arlo
SPOILER ALERT: If you have not seen Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur yet, you may want to choose another Four O’Clock Faculty post to check out. Many of you…
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Struggle & Persistence
How do we create a culture of trying and doing in our classrooms? We must give students opportunities to struggle. If our students are only successful in our classrooms,…
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Considering Talent in Education
“What do you look for when hiring a new teacher?” I was recently asked this question, and I had to think before I gave an initial response. I wanted…
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Fear of the Known
Multiple times during the week, I am confronted by my children when I ask them to take something that belongs to them (being a toy, shoes, or a piece…
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Expanding Possibility
In my art room this year, for my students, I’m trying to open the door of possibility or better yet, let them open it for themselves. Let…
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The Role of Feedback
On a daily basis, I will receive comments on several of my blog posts. Sometimes, it is a legitimate person adding critical or positive feedback to something they read.…
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Building Blocks
Click here for a PDF version of Building Blocks for Success Rich (@RACzyz)
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Make a Difference
The most important thing we do is serve as role models for our children. Each day they look to us. The best that we can do is to give…
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Supercharge PD
I’ve written before about changing how we implement professional development opportunities within our schools and districts. Teachers are looking for professional learning that is meaningful and relevant to their…